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Is there a country you’ve always wanted to visit or revisit, but you haven’t had time or the right opportunity? Join us for an interactive learning adventure that will educate you on much more than armchair travelogues. Each of these virtual journeys provides an array of rewards with highlights of history, heritage, literature, language, lore, music and food — all without leaving home. Explore one, explore all!

Highlights

• Hear lively presentations enhanced by performances or activities celebrating the country’s culture.
• Explore the lives of those who have made significant contributions to the world, and meet local residents who will share aspects of their heritage.
• Savor meals that highlight national specialties.Due to the nature of this program, listening devices are not available.

Activity Notes

Minimal walking required; participants are welcome to explore nature paths or lakefront.Date Notes10/18/2015ENGLAND: Take a hop across the pond to the land that gave us Shakespeare, Churchill and fish and chips. England’s worldwide cultural and legal impact has been significant. Explore authors from Shakespeare to Austen and discuss their enduring legacies. Explore pub culture in London and the history of the public house. Tour the countryside from big cities to small towns to island life. Talk about England’s series of kings and queens as well as today’s monarchy and the challenges facing England in the 21st century.Coordinated by Covenant Harbor.

Need Help?

The latest in light, portable, easy-to-use QUIETVOX listening devices are available on Road Scholar programs.* Whether you are outdoors, in a crowd or in a museum environment where speaking loudly is discouraged, a listening device makes it feel like our experts are speaking clearly and directly to you. Hear for yourself on a Road Scholar adventure!

*Please note that due to the nature of some programs, the remote location or government regulations, listening devices may not be available. If you’d like to know for sure if your program will offer listening devices, just call and ask an Advisor!